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A Ukrainian style charitable event “Kozak Night 2011” took place in Kyiv

On the evening of the 25th of June in Kyiv, the 7th annual charitable event "Kozak Night" raised funds for worthy causes chosen by the evening’s organizers "Kyiv Lions Club". This year the event was also celebrating the 20 years of Ukraine’s independence.... Read >

Democracy Watch, 2011 - Issue 19

With Party of Regions focused on election law in the quest for power, an opposition member is commended in Europe. As Ukraine remains frozen on the topic of corruption, the President tries to offset debt with investment in sport. Proposed election rule... Read >

The “School of the Future” will open in Kyiv in September 2011

In September 2011 the British International School will be opening a new school campus in the heart of Kyiv – in the residential region of Pechersk. The brand new seven-storey building, equipped with the latest education technologies, will house the very ... Read >

Democracy Watch, 2011 - Issue 13

Entrepreneurs on the roads and teachers on the streets, the government faces mass protest as well as allegations of apathy towards corruption. The Prosecutor General's Office bringing charges against former president Kuchma added some excitement to the p... Read >

Democracy Watch, 2011 - Issue 12

With the opposition mute the authorities prepare to divvy-up the regions of Ukraine. As the conflict for favour between the EU and Russia heightens, rights such as freedom of speech remain restricted. In the search of the Ukrainian opposition Withou... Read >

Democracy Watch, 2011 - Issue 9

Danger from within and without for Party of Regions as internal schisms and public opinion worsen. With new election law threatening the principles of European democracy in Ukraine, experts question whether the EU need remain idle. Eastern Ukraine fall... Read >

Democracy Watch, 2011 - Issue 8

Health service in Ukraine: inherent right or paid privilege? According to Article 49 of the Constitution of Ukraine, every citizen is entitled to free healthcare, medical treatment and medical insurance. The health care sector is run by the state and f... Read >

Democracy Watch, 2011 - Issue 7

International observers IMF and Venice Commission note Ukraine’s worsening economic problems and disregard for recommendations. Religious groups speak out against pressure whilst Verkhovna Rada’s practice appals visiting delegates. Diminishing religio... Read >

The British International School Kyiv celebrates St. Valentine’s Day in line with English traditions

The British International School Kyiv supports English traditions and celebrates St. Valentine’s Day accordingly. On the 14th of February students from the first five grades competed for the title of male and female school Valentines. In the UK, school... Read >

Democracy Watch, 2011 - Issue 1

Historical quote of the week: "The budget should be balanced, the Treasury should be refilled, public debt should be reduced, the arrogance of officialdom should be tempered and controlled, and the assistance to foreign lands should be curtailed lest ... Read >

Alumni meet at the British International School Kyiv

On the 21st of January British International School alumni visited their alma mater in Kyiv, Ukraine. The young adults met with teachers, discussed their plans for the future and the day’s activities, after which current school students invited gues... Read >

Ukrainian local authority election 2010 – The verdict

The violations Most foreign and Ukrainian observers agree that the local elections on October 31st 2010 did not meet international standards as there where significant deficiencies at all levels. The most detrimental reported breaches being: • The a... Read >

20 years of achievement? - Part 2

Business climate - Worst in Europe According to Forbes magazine Ukraine has the worst business climate in Europe and ranks 98th out of 128 in the world along side Russia and Senegal (1). People First comment: For business to succeed you need three thi... Read >

Yulia Tymoshenko models new programme around ‘People First’ principles

29 October 2010; Kyiv, Ukraine – Yulia Tymoshenko has launched the new BYuT consultative website based around the publicly available recommendations of the People First Foundation. The Foundation, launched in April of 2010, regularly posts plans, outline... Read >

Transparency needed for Ukraine to cash in on Energy Bonanza

Kyiv, Ukraine: Ukraine could be sitting on large gas deposits that would make it a potential Gulf state on Europe’s doorstep says the democracy foundation People First. However successive administrations have failed to break the country’s dependency on Ru... Read >